17 Items That Will Immediately Make Your Boring Cubicle Feel Very, Very Cool

Did you know that cubicles were
considered liberating
when they were first designed in the 1960s? True story—workers were actually thankful for the invention because the moveable walls allowed them to create and customize their
own personal workspaces
.

Though times have changed, and it can feel like you’re working out of a cardboard box sometimes, the cubicle still has the chance to become your own special office.

So give it some flair! We’ve compiled 17 awesome items, from
posters
to
break time toys
, that will turn your cubicle into a space that liberates you.

(And for those of you who work out in the open, don’t worry—there’s plenty here for you, too.)

If Reuben the Swan can always be on the cutting edge of white-collar swan society, you can too (seriously, click on the link above—Reuben has quite the backstory). Replace that old motivational poster with one of these charming and inspiring animal scenes.

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As an Associate Editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She calls many places home, including Illinois where she grew up and the small town of Hamilton where she attended Colgate University, but she was born to be a New Yorker. In addition to being an avid writer, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway.